Make Football Oreo Balls—easy no-bake treats with Oreo cookies and cream cheese, decorated like footballs for game day parties. Perfect for football snacks and holiday gatherings.
Football Oreo Balls are a fun and festive no-bake treat perfect for game day or football-themed parties. Made with crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, these bite-sized treats are coated in chocolate and decorated to look like mini footballs.
They’re easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a touchdown with both kids and adults. If you love classic Oreo Balls Recipe, this is a must try.
We enjoy Oreo balls year-round and also make Patriotic Oreo Balls.
What's in this post: Football Oreo Balls
Why We Love This
- No-Bake Treat: Easy to make without using the oven.
- Perfect for Game Day: Shaped and decorated like footballs for a festive touch.
- Creamy and Chocolatey: Oreo and cream cheese filling coated in rich chocolate.
- Kid-Friendly: Fun to help decorate and enjoy for all ages.
- Party-Ready: Bite-sized treats ideal for tailgates, football parties, or holiday gatherings.
- Customizable: Easily switch up the chocolate or decorations for different themes.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese helps bind the Oreo crumbs together and creates a smooth, creamy center.
- Oreo Cookies: Classic Oreo cookies are crushed to form the rich chocolate base of the football Oreo balls.
- Chocolate Dipping Chips: Used to coat the Oreo balls, creating a firm chocolate shell once set.
- White Chocolate: Melted white chocolate is used to pipe the football laces and add decorative detail on top.
Scroll to the bottom and you will find the complete ingredient list in the recipe card.
Variations
- Chocolate. Feel free to use milk chocolate, semi sweet or dark choc chocolate. Just use a good quality chocolate for best results.
- Oreo Cookies. Swap the plain Oreo cookies for any flavor you desire. Just make sure they are not double stuffed.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1 – Finely crush Oreos in a food processor.
Step 2 – Next, combine cream cheese that is softened and crushed cookies until well blended.
Step 3 – Form mixture into 1″ balls.
Step 4 – Then shape into an oval football shape. Place on the baking sheet. Next, melt semi sweet Chocolate and dip in melted chocolate completely.
Step 5 – Shake off excess chocolate. Then return to the wax paper lined tray.
Step 6 – Melt the white chocolate until melted. Finally, draw the lines of the truffles with the white melted chocolate to look like football laces. It is easiest to use a piping bag.
Pro Tips for Perfect Football Oreo Balls
- Use softened cream cheese. This helps the Oreo mixture blend smoothly and prevents lumps.
- Crush Oreos finely. A food processor works best, but a rolling pin and zip-top bag will also work.
- Chill before shaping. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 20–30 minutes so it’s easier to roll into football shapes.
- Freeze before dipping. Cold Oreo balls hold their shape better when coated in melted chocolate.
- Tap off excess chocolate. Gently tap the fork on the bowl edge for a smooth, even coating.
- Use white chocolate for details. Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag or zip-top bag to create clean football laces.
- Work in batches. Keep remaining Oreo balls in the refrigerator while dipping to prevent melting.
Storage
Refrigerator
Store football Oreo balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days. Keep layers separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking or smudging the football design.
Freezer
Football Oreo balls freeze very well. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Thawing instructions
When ready to serve, move the Oreo balls from the freezer to the refrigerator and let them thaw for 1–2 hours. Avoid thawing at room temperature for long periods to prevent condensation on the chocolate coating.
Make-ahead tips
These are perfect for making ahead for game day or parties. Prepare them 1–2 days in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Add any decorative details after thawing if freezing to keep them looking sharp.
Serving notes
Serve chilled or slightly softened. If serving outdoors or at a party, keep them cool until just before serving so the chocolate coating stays firm.
More Easy Football Themed Desserts
- Football Brownies
- Football Dirt Cups
- Chocolate Football Cookies
- Easy Football Cupcakes
- Football Sugar Cookies
- The Best Football Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ready to make these fun, game-day treats? Grab the ingredients, whip up a batch of Football Oreo Balls, and impress everyone at your next party. If you give them a try, leave a comment and star rating below and don’t forget to save this recipe so you can make it again all season long!
Football Oreo Balls
Ingredients
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 14.5 oz Oreo Cookies
- 14 oz Chocolate Dipping Chips
- 4 oz White Chocolate
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely crush Oreos in a food processor.
- Combine cream cheese and crushed cookies until well blended.
- Form mixture into 1″ balls and shape into an oval football shape. Place on the baking sheet. Continue until all the Oreo mixture is used.
- Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Heat chocolate by microwaving for 1 minute stirring and repeating until melted.
- Using a fork, dip each ball into chocolate to completely coat. Shake off excess and return to the tray.
- Allow the chocolate to harden
- Melt the white chocolate until melted. Add into a piping bag with a small tip. Draw the lines of the truffles with the white melted chocolate to look like football laces.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set and then they are ready to serve and enjoy!
